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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.38, 134.64 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.38, 134.64 and 93 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.38 : 134.64 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.38/134.64 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.38x = 134.64 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.38x = 12,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,521.52/97.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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